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Visual Studio: Use Code Cleanup for Consistent Formatting

- 09.07.26 - ErcanOPAK

๐Ÿงน Code Cleanup = Consistent Code

Messy code is hard to read. Code Cleanup formats, organizes, and styles. One click, consistent code.

โŒจ๏ธ Code Cleanup Shortcuts

Ctrl + K, Ctrl + D  โ†’ Format document
Ctrl + K, Ctrl + F  โ†’ Format selection
Ctrl + .            โ†’ Quick actions
Ctrl + R, Ctrl + G  โ†’ Remove unused usings
Alt + Enter         โ†’ Quick actions (Roslyn)

# Code Cleanup Dialog
- Analyze โ†’ Code Cleanup
- Configure cleanup profile
- Apply to document/project

# Default Cleanup Options
- Format document
- Apply file header
- Remove unused usings
- Sort usings
- Apply coding style
- Add/remove braces

๐ŸŽฏ Configuring Code Style

# EditorConfig (.editorconfig)
# Root
root = true

# C# files
[*.cs]
indent_style = space
indent_size = 4
charset = utf-8

# Naming styles
dotnet_naming_style.private_field_style.capitalization = camel_case

# Code style preferences
csharp_prefer_braces = true:silent
csharp_prefer_simple_using_statement = true:suggestion
csharp_style_expression_bodied_methods = true:suggestion

# .NET Coding Conventions
csharp_style_prefer_auto_properties = true:warning
csharp_style_prefer_null_check_over_type_check = true:suggestion

# Using directives
dotnet_sort_system_directives_first = true
using_directive_placement = outside_namespace:silent

# File header
file_header_template = 
    // Copyright (c) 2024 Company Name
    // All rights reserved.

โœ… Code Cleanup Tips

  • Run Code Cleanup before commits
  • Use EditorConfig for team consistency
  • Create custom cleanup profiles
  • Enable on save (optional)
  • Use with Git pre-commit hooks

“Code Cleanup ensures consistency. One click, perfect formatting. Essential for team development.”

โ€” Senior Developer

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